The same echo time maps to a different depth when speed changes. Exact arithmetic here means exact results for the stated model inputs; measured inputs still carry uncertainty and significant-figure limits.

highlighted = computed this step

Sound speed also changes the depth scale

The echo time stays fixed; the scan changes only the training sound speed.

d=ct2d={c t\over 2}
Speed rowThe selected row keeps the echo-time ledger checked.outechospeed 4 m/secho time 6 spath 24 mdepth 12 maccepted

Three speeds give three exact depths for the same echo time

The same six-second echo is shallower or deeper only after the speed is cited.

ctpathd26126462412663618\begin{array}{c|c|c|c}c&t&\text{path}&d\\2&6&12&6\\4&6&24&12\\6&6&36&18\\\end{array}

The middle speed gives the twelve-meter depth

The final equation uses the checked row that is also rendered.

46/2=124\cdot6/2=12
Echo depth from speedThe path and depth labels come from the same check.outechospeed 4 m/secho time 6 spath 24 mdepth 12 maccepted